ZEDEDA, a leading expert in edge infrastructure orchestration, has unveiled the ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service, marking a groundbreaking move as the first fully managed Kubernetes service designed specifically for distributed edge environments.
This innovative service encompasses a meticulously curated Kubernetes runtime, managed and supported by ZEDEDA, coupled with seamless integrations with top-tier orchestrators in the industry.
The surge in containerized workloads at the edge is undeniable, and according to Gartner’s projections, by 2028, a staggering 80% of customer software at the physical edge will be deployed in containers, a significant leap from the 10% reported in 2023. This trend necessitates the deployment of Kubernetes for running these workloads and applications at the edge.
However, deploying Kubernetes at the edge poses unique challenges, given its original design for centralized data centers and scale-out clouds. ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service addresses these challenges head-on, offering a fully managed service that streamlines Kubernetes deployments at the edge. By doing so, it allows organizations to redirect their focus to applications, alleviating the burden of managing and maintaining underlying infrastructure.
The service mitigates common hurdles associated with Kubernetes deployments at the edge, including remote or distributed locations, resource-constrained devices, security concerns, scarcity of skilled IT personnel in the field, and unreliable network connectivity. ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service empowers organizations to deploy and run Kubernetes infrastructure at the distributed edge seamlessly, securely, and cost-effectively.
Said Ouissal, CEO and founder of ZEDEDA, emphasized the significance of the new service, stating, “ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service is a first-of-its-kind fully managed edge solution that enables our customers to use any Kubernetes tools that fit their needs and provides a clear path to modernize edge infrastructure while leveraging existing IT investments.”
Acknowledging the growing trend of modernization, including containerization, at the edge, Paul Nashawaty, Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, noted that ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service effectively bridges the gap between edge environments and Kubernetes tools. This allows organizations to concentrate on their workloads without the distraction of managing deployment intricacies.
Earlier this year, ZEDEDA received recognition from GigaOm as a “Leader” and “Outperformer” in its Radar Report for Kubernetes for Edge Computing, boasting “Exceptional” ratings in various categories.
The convergence of edge computing and Kubernetes continues to gain momentum. Deloitte Global predicts a 22% growth in the enterprise market for edge computing in 2023, significantly outpacing spending on enterprise networking equipment and overall enterprise IT. Simultaneously, Kubernetes has become the default choice for managing containerized applications in typical IT environments, with a remarkable 96% of organizations either using or evaluating Kubernetes.
Built on ZEDEDA’s leading edge orchestration technology, ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service caters to the intersection of these trends, even for air-gapped environments. It provides full lifecycle-managed Kubernetes, delivering a runtime curated, managed, and supported by ZEDEDA. This service not only reduces the costs associated with managing distributed edge infrastructure and applications but also enhances visibility, security, and control. Furthermore, ZEDEDA Edge Kubernetes Service seamlessly integrates with and supports industry-leading orchestrators, including Avassa, Rafay, Red Hat OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, and VMware Tanzu.
Keith Basil, Edge General Manager at SUSE, expressed their commitment to providing solutions for edge demands and commended ZEDEDA for recognizing the enterprise value of their offerings. Mohan Atreya, SVP of Products and Solutions at Rafay Systems, and Carl Moberg, CTO and Co-founder of Avassa, both highlighted the collaborative aspect of their partnership with ZEDEDA, emphasizing the transformative impact on managing applications and Kubernetes at the distributed edge.
